Citrus-Candied Pecans

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 tablespoon butter
• Grated rind and juice of 1 orange
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 4 cups pecan halves

Preparation

1. Combine sugar and flour in a medium-size heavy saucepan; mix well. Add milk and butter; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Stir in orange rind and juice and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches soft ball stage (240°).
2. Remove from heat; stir in pecans. Beat with a wooden spoon until mixture begins to thicken. Working rapidly, spread mixture on waxed paper; separate pecans with a fork. Let cool. Store in airtight containers.